Tim Gunn

The lovable reality show host has a bone to pick with makers of plus-size clothing

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Everybody loves Tim Gunn. His graceful, mild-mannered presence brings warmth to the competition that is Project Runway; his trademark invitation to "Make it work" is both stern and encouraging. Gunn has now joined the ranks of those who think that plus-size women deserve clothing that is designed specifically for their shape, and is not just "more fabric on a size 8".

In an interview, Gunn talks about The Revolution, his new makeover show premiering on ABC on January 16th, which inevitably shows participants losing weight and having to readjust their style to their new shape. Unlike most people working in the fashion industry, he does not simply pay lip service to the fact that the average American woman is a size 14, and hints at the possibility of starting his own fashion line, if only to stick it to designers who reject the very idea of having anyone with breasts and buttocks wear their clothes.

His most valuable piece of advice, however, is totally unrelated to size:

The three most important things to consider are silhouette, proportion, and fit. When those are in harmony and balance, you'll look good in anything. Also, embrace your shape! Everyone has a best feature, so find clothes and accessories to accentuate those, whether it's your shoulders or your long legs!